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Minor Hill, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Giles County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
598 Population 322/sq mi density
$43,077 Median Income $30,175 per capita
$140,200 Home Value $233,289 Zillow
$990 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,077 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $990/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Minor Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation890 ft (271 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density322/sq mi
Coordinates35.0566°N, 87.1607°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGiles County County
Nearest AirportPryor Field Regional (DCU)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.42"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.4 / 100
Community Resilience38.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 21, 2023.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 93 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 147 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 116 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 141 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 93 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 85 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 145 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 11 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 11 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 14 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 13 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 20 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 117 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 91 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 119 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 79 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 54 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 50 km
Jan 15, 2016 8 km ENE of Natural Bridge, Alabama M2.6 109 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

589 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 144 fatalities, 2,259 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 80 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 72 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 41 km 16
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 83 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 74 km 4
May 5, 1999 EF4 90 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 28 km 1
May 18, 1995 EF4 30 km 3
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 65 km 21
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 11
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 79 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 53 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 54 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 80 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 63 km 1
May 8, 2024 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 54 km 1
Nov 29, 2016 EF3 69 km 0
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 90 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 91 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 87 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 78 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 91 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 77 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 95 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 77 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 80 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,826 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,819 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in
March 51°F (10°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.7 in

Minor Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.5").

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